Edison vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Houston mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Edison and Houston boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.

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